Movie

The Birdcage

“Come as you are.”

★ 7.1(1,362)19961h 59m

The Birdcage is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Mexico, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

Where to watch The Birdcage

🇲🇽 Mexico

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Good to know

Director: Mike Nichols
Release date: 1996-03-03
Runtime: 1h 59m
Language: French
Box office: $185,300,000
Budget: $31,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: United Artists

The Birdcage — trailer

About The Birdcage

The Birdcage is a 1996 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Mike Nichols, starring Robin Williams, Gene Hackman and Nathan Lane. It has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 1,362 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Birdcage in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner agree to put up a false heterosexual front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's conservative parents.

Cast

Robin Williams

Armand Goldman

Gene Hackman

Senator Kevin Keeley

Nathan Lane

Albert

Dianne Wiest

Louise Keeley

Dan Futterman

Val Goldman

Calista Flockhart

Barbara Keeley

Hank Azaria

Agador

Christine Baranski

Katharine Archer

Tom McGowan

Harry Radman

Grant Heslov

Photographer - National Enquirer

Kirby Mitchell

Chauffeur

James Lally

Stage Manager

Themes & keywords

coming outfloridahomophobiadrag queennightclubsenatorpoliticianbased on play or musicalremakeconservativecross dressinggay parentlgbtpolitical conflictsouth beach

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Birdcage in Mexico?+

In Mexico, you can stream The Birdcage on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Birdcage on Netflix?+

The Birdcage is not on Netflix in Mexico right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is The Birdcage?+

The Birdcage has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

Who stars in The Birdcage?+

The Birdcage stars Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dianne Wiest and Dan Futterman.

When did The Birdcage come out?+

The Birdcage is a 1996 movie directed by Mike Nichols.

What genre is The Birdcage?+

The Birdcage is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed The Birdcage?+

The Birdcage was directed by Mike Nichols.